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June 13, 2025
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Gastronomy

Best Chinese Snacks for Foreigners: Regional Street Food Guide + Where to Find Them (2026)

As of May 2026, last reviewed by an LTC editor. Chinese snacks (小吃, xiǎochī — literally “small eats”) sit in a different category from restaurant meals. They’re street-vendor food,...

May 9, 2025
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Cantonese Food Guide: Must-Try Dim Sum, Char Siu, Congee

As of May 2026, last reviewed by an LTC editor. Cantonese cuisine — known in Mandarin as 粤菜 (yuècài) — is one of China’s Eight Great Cuisines and arguably...

Signage of a traditional Chinese restaurant featuring ornate characters and a green background.

April 5, 2025
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Gastronomy

Halal Food in China: Foreigner’s Guide to Eating Muslim-Friendly Across Regions (2026)

As of May 2026, last reviewed by an LTC editor. China has 20+ million Muslim residents — primarily the Hui (Han Chinese Muslims spread across the country) and the...

Platter of Peking duck served with steamed buns, cucumber, and hoisin sauce.

April 3, 2025
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Gastronomy

Best Beijing Duck for Foreigners: Quanjude, Bianyifang, Da Dong + How to Eat It (2026)

As of May 2026, last reviewed by an LTC editor. Beijing duck (北京烤鸭, Běijīng kǎoyā) is the single most-iconic dish in Chinese cuisine — a roast duck preparation with...

A variety of dim sum dishes including steamed buns, rice cakes, and dumplings served on decorative plates.

April 3, 2025
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Gastronomy

Best Dim Sum in China: Where Foreigners Should Eat in 2026

As of May 2026, last reviewed by an LTC editor. Dim sum (点心, literally “touch the heart”) is the most famous Cantonese culinary export — and the meal most...